Dave Duerson

Dwight Hollier's first career was a passion. His current career is more akin to a crusade.

The Peninsula native and former NFL linebacker counsels players — past, present and future — on life beyond the field. He takes his own experiences and lessons he learned in becoming a licensed professional counselor and helps players fulfill their potential as they transition into and out of the game.

"I'm extremely blessed to be in the position that I'm in," said Hollier, a star at Kecoughtan High and North Carolina. "I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. Assisting, whether it's current players, former players or potential players, I'm excited about the...

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